Name: Masterclass: Industry 4.0 in manufacturing
Start: 2026-03-05
End: 2026-03-06

Unlock the true potential of Industry 4.0

Companies are investing heavily in Industry 4.0 technologies (such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data), expecting transformative results. However, many often experience only slow and gradual improvements and a limited return on investment. In the past three years, we have conducted a research project in collaboration with the University of Antwerp to analyse how companies can get higher returns on their investments in innovative technologies.

By studying companies that are successfully implementing Industry 4.0, we have identified ten strategic transformations. Furthermore, we have identified three main barriers that are holding companies back in realizing these transformations:

A lack of knowledge

A lack of strategy & roadmap

A lack of organizational transformation

During this two-day masterclass you will learn all about the ten transformations and how to overcome these barriers. After this masterclass, you will have all ingredients to shape your Industry 4.0 strategy and roadmap.

What to expect?

Over the course of two days, you will:

Gain a deep understanding of the 10 strategic transformations needed to unlock the full potential of Industry 4.0.
Learn how to create focus and make the right strategic choices for your digital transformation program.
Discover the often-overlooked organizational enablers, leadership, structure, culture, people that are critical to success.
Leave with a tangible first version of your company’s Industry 4.0 strategy and roadmap.
Engage in highly interactive sessions, including break-outs and peer learning, tailored to your specific business context and sector, based on both academic research and our experience in guiding companies in establishing and realizing an Industry 4.0 strategy and roadmap.”

For who?

Operations leaders seeking to drive innovation and efficiency

IT executives aiming to align digital strategy with business goals
Cross-functional teams ready to kickstart a company-wide Industry 4.0 program

To maximize impact and foster internal alignment, we strongly recommend companies enroll in pairs: one operations leader and one IT leader. This masterclass does not require any prior knowledge of the topic or technical skills.

What’s included?

Two-day masterclass
Access to learning material, templates and frameworks 
Breakfast, lunch & snacks
Dinner on day 1
Membership to our Industry4Make community

Format?

Small group (maximum 15 participants)
No competitors (creating safety to share knowledge with other participants)
Combination of lectures and break-outs so you can apply insights to your own professional context already during the masterclass

Day 1:

MODULE 1: Industry 4.0 strategy 

Demystifying Industry 4.0: Is the fourth (or fifth) industrial revolution here?
Explore the disruptive impact of Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, big data analytics, AI, AR and VR) on Manufacturing supply chains, operations and business models.
Ten paradigm shifts to consider in your Industry 4.0 transformation.
Give your 4.0 transformation strategic direction: how to make choices and bring focus?

From 18:00 to 20:00, a dinner is offered by delaware.

Day 2:

MODULE 2: Organizing for Industry 4.0 

Explore the organizational dimensions of Industry 4.0: what is the impact on your leadership, organizational structure and culture, processes, people and ecosystem?